Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Paradise Valley, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,290 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $14,940. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,290
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$550
- Largest grant$14,940
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $79,700 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,600 | 27 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $79,700 | 23 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $41,290 | 24 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Terry Gould 6427 E Chaparral Road, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 609-0636 |
| What to submit | No special form |
What Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 14 | $29,540 |
| Missouri | 4 | $7,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Day O'Connor Institute | Unrestricted | $14,940 |
| Honor Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,750 |
| Municipal Theater Assoc of St Louis | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Elaine | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Arizona | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sojourner Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Urban Montessori Institute | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Circle the City | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Cause 4 Paws Pet Food Bank | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Louis Priory School | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ursuline Academy | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Service League of Crystal Lake | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tgen Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Literary Society of the Southwest | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Smile Train | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Scottsdale Arts | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry A Gould
Questions people ask
Does Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation give?
$41,290 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $550.
Who runs Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry A Gould (President).
What does Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and food and hunger.